Things to do in  Bristol

Bristol is known for its arts, culture, and nightlife. It’s also known for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which was built over the River Avon back in 1864, as well as the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, which houses one of the finest collections of art in southwestern England.

With a full weekend in Bristol, you’ll have enough time to walk across the Clifton Suspension Bridge and check out the nearby Camera Obscura. See Banksy’s art at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and visit the Brunel’s SS Great Britain, once the largest passenger ship in the world.

Bath and Bristol each offer unique selling points. If you’re looking for history and beautiful architecture, you may prefer Bath, though you’ll get better value for your money in Bristol, which is larger and more affordable. Bristol also tops Bath in terms of nightlife options.

The wealthy Clifton neighborhood is perhaps the nicest area of Bristol, featuring beautiful old townhouses, many with views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the River Avon. This area is also home to many of Bristol’s best restaurants and boutiques.

Bristol is in England’s West Country, just across the River Severn from Wales. Getting to Wales is an easy drive from Bristol on the M4 motorway, and the Welsh capital of Cardiff is less than an hour away by train.

Yes, Bristol is absolutely worth visiting. It gets fewer tourists than Bath, but still offers plenty of fantastic architecture, particularly in the charming Clifton area. The nightlife is also fantastic, and the city is home to a few great museums, notably the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and Brunel’s SS Great Britain.